THE chief executive of Aberdeen District Council, Mr Donald Macdonald,

has taken out an interim interdict at Aberdeen Sheriff Court against a

member of staff, who has levelled allegations of bullying against him.

The interdict stops Unison branch secretary Gill Thackray speaking to

anyone outside the council about her claims. Unison will be defending

the action at a hearing on Monday.

Miss Thackray raised the issue of bullying at a meeting of the joint

staff committee earlier this month.

The council then decided a report should be prepared by the director

of personnel and the city solicitor.